34 Best Cocktail Bars in Jersey City

“Craft cocktails in a cozy colorful outdoor patio. The perfect place to relax after a long week!“

“Beautiful place Great food and Great Drink's and the staff is excellent.“

“Jane Doe,you can't tell me how much I loved this place without telling me how much I loved this place. This is just P E R F E C T in every aspect gotta give bonus points cuz Jane Doe is a Roblox urban legend and a forsaken character teehee“

“Incredible eccentric food. Great cocktail spot.“

“The Roxy was a solid spot with a few flaws! The cocktails were excellent, however the food fell short. The bartender was great, but the place was understaffed so we were left waiting a while to order food and more drinks. Could be awesome with some refinements!“

“Fun local bar. Great staff and patrons to hang with!“

“Just got home from our 1st visit. The meal was spectacular. My wife had foie gra mousse and I had the beet salad both were great, entree black bass and duck breast both cooked to perfection the dessert was wonders. Great attentive service. Had the pleasure of meeting the chef, Sadie and the gen. Manager Melanie, they could not have been more accommodating. I highly recommend, parking might be hard to find. I will return and soon, they are going to offer the foo gra in puff pastry, I go just for that. I found it reasonably priced. My wife enjoyed her 70th birthday meal as much as I did.“

“Vibes and more vibes def recommended“

“Very friendly, neat and clean place. Beyond words delicious food. The atmosphere noisy could not found sound absorber wall covers.“

“By far the best French Restaurant I have ever been to.“

“Been coming here a lot ever since I found out there's a bar in the lobby. Love this place- great food, drinks, atmosphere, and friendly staff. Petey has the best recommendations, drinks, and is a super cool person. One of the best service I've ever gotten! Thank you Petey!“

“We discovered Mathew's just yesterday and enjoyed a great lunch with their extremely pleasant staff. We'll be back.“

“Junto is one of me and my partners favorite spots in Jersey City, The quality of the cocktails and service exceeds expectations. Johnathan and Sam are exceptional; always very friendly and helpful when choosing your cocktail. Sam’s Devil’s Margarita is a must-try! This team really puts their all into their service and cocktail program. I’ll continue to come back!“

“Have enjoyed two fantastic meals at Ita. A perfect atmosphere for any intimate or casual gathering. The food is so fresh and the people are warm and welcoming. I will be back!!“

“Fun atmosphere and yummy food!!“

“First off this is a positive review so I hope management/ownership doesn’t rip me a new one like they do others on reviews
Bartenders and servers need to tell everyone that auto grat is includes!!!!! It’s not right to not as we double tipped many times and never read the receipt until my last visit
The only other thing that I’m complaining about is there are nonstop too many changes! Just like at their other restaurants, things continually change too often and you never can keep up! Inconsistencies
Wednesday wine nights? Done. Why take them away- do wine and a mandatory app? Drink princes are steep for the area-
Menu changes too often….especially brunch
Theme nights come and go -too often
Pizza and pint night- one week it’s on another week it’s off
Why?
It’s nice to plan and know what to expect and when
Food is good! Better than the other venues chef owned-
Staff is…pleasant but scattered and all over the place -
Somethings are just ‘off’-
Nice vibe but - idk
The ricotta dip is spectacular“

“Excellent. Loved the service and the food. My first time visiting from Florida.“

“🌟 A Hidden Gem That Hits Every Note of Excellence 🌟 From the instant we walked in, we weren’t just welcomed—we were embraced. David, the manager, leads with heart and precision. His cheesecake? Honestly, a revelation. Ruben brought effortless charm and made us feel like VIPs all evening, while Maria’s radiant warmth made the entire experience feel like a celebration. 🍽️ The food was flawless from start to finish. We opened with crab cakes—crispy, golden, and packed with flavor—and grilled octopus so tender it practically melted. My salmon had the perfect crisp and was paired with velvety mashed potatoes. My sister’s seafood platter was generous and bold in flavor, and my niece’s shrimp scampi? Let’s just say I couldn’t keep my fork off her plate. 🎶 The ambiance wrapped it all together—inviting, vibrant, and relaxed. We lingered, laughed, and truly felt at home. 💖 To David, Ruben & Maria: You didn’t just serve us—you made us feel seen. This is what hospitality should look like. 🔥 This was my first visit, and it set the bar HIGH. A local treasure we’ll support again and again. HIGHLY recommended—bring the family, bring your appetite, and bring your heart. ❤️“

“Great food, good drinks, nice environment, friendly staff.“

“Great way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family.“

“Love it Definitely need to go. Fun spot.“

“Great Food, Great Service Great Atmosphere. So we were bummed when we saw they closed the original location because how much we loved the place. We were relieved when they announced they were opening up in a much more appropriate and highly upgraded venue. This was perfect timing for us to celebrate our 9 year anniversary here. Upon arriving the inside captures the comfort and style of the Livingston location and then improves upon it with the beautiful outside seating area. Now onto the food which is just as good if not better than the original location im glad to see the quality has remained consistent. My steak was cooked to perfection and my wifes pasta dish was packed with quality flavor. The drink menu was definitely brought to the next level as well everything seemed like it was fine tuned and everything we tried was on point and had its own unique delicious flavor profile. Andy behind the bar was very knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to talk to about the different cocktails. For dessert we shared the tiramisu which was great it wasn't youre traditional kind but we loved the spin they put on it with the cake and ice-cream. Lastly for service Jonathan took amazing care of us and made our special day very memorable along with the rest of the staff. Everyone that came by the table was professional and had a smile on their face. They all seemed happy and took pride in their work which was nice to see. We will definitely be returning in the future. I implore anyone that reads this to visit and support this wonderful place.“

“Food and service are good. I will warn people casually passing by and see a sign that says “burger and beer $20 on weekday”. This deal apparently is only before 5pm on weekdays, even though that disclaimer is not anywhere on the sign and the sign is up after 5pm. We sat down to take advantage of the deal and learned the hard way.“

“Nice outdoor patio, good food, great location.“

“This spot absolutely slaps. The burgers and the mac n cheese with a beer on a weekday after work... SO GOOD! I even get delivery and the food is just as good as when u sit and get it in house. The burgers are so fresh every time so worth it!!!“

“The atmosphere is stunning, and love the aesthetic. It is a true speakeasy vibe that Jersey City has heen missing. You can tell how much the manager/owner cares; dedication oozes through the drinks and decor. Will come here again and again!“

“JJ’s hosted our retreat at the drop of a hat and it was a hit. The food didn’t stop, the host was incredibly kind and patient, & on top of it all the food and drinks were very good. We will definitely be coming back.“

“The food is delicious and the service is great. A wonderful place to go with the whole family!“

“Been here three times now. Great wings & mocktails.

My first time, my wings were honestly pretty dry & I wasnt a fan of the blended sauce, but since I continued to hear good things, I assumed it was a one off.

The 2nd visit was improved but still pretty average.

Decided to give it another try and the golden bbq was delicious. Wings were cooked perfectly too. The jalapeño rolls were ok but not great. Nothing wrong with them, I just prefer regular jalapeño poppers.

The service was consistently spectacular. They take your name for the order and somehow remember you even though the place was packed every time I've gone. Very friendly service. They really make you feel welcome.

The only thing that keeps it from being a 5 star wing spot is the price. I am old and remember the days of 50c wings. Over $2 per wing is pretty crazy.“

“Great atmosphere. Delicious drinks. Amazing food. Friendly and welcoming service. 10/10“

“My wife and I have fallen in love with JC’s best kept secret that promises to spark a fire and envelope your senses with its ambiance, live music and on point staff. Whether you’re out for an afternoon stroll or dancing through the evening do yourself a favor and stop in for a glass of wine or beer.

P.S. Be sure to ask for Barb when you need a cocktail so good you’ll have to have two.“

“Live there good music good vibe beautiful place“

“We came here to watch the Knick’s game. We sat in the outdoor area and watched the screens on the Asbury. The atmosphere was more chill and the service was really good. The food was decent (I really liked the fried pickles and fries), but the fried chicken sandwich was a miss. There was a chicken with the bone on the sandwich, which made it impossible to eat. Chicken itself was good. They had a lot of good drinks to pick from at reasonable prices.“

“First time staying at Hyatt House Jersey City. We will stay here again. Great breakfast, awesome views, large rooms, right next to the Path to go to NYC, nice staff, and clean.“